Tracheal Suctioning, Intubated Patient
Tracheal Suctioning, Intubated Patient Tracheal suction involves the removal of secretions from the trachea or bronchi by means of a catheter inserted through the mouth or nose or a tracheal…
Tracheal Cuff–Pressure Measurement
Tracheal Cuff–Pressure Measurement An endotracheal (ET) or tracheostomy cuff provides a closed system for mechanical ventilation, allowing a desired tidal volume to be delivered to the patient’s lungs. To function…
Topical Skin Drug Application
Topical Skin Drug Application Topical drugs are applied directly to the skin surface. They include lotions, pastes, ointments, creams, powders, shampoos, and aerosol sprays. Topical medications are absorbed through the…
Tilt Table
Tilt Table The tilt table, a padded table or bed-length board that can be raised gradually from a horizontal to a vertical position, can help prevent the complications of prolonged…
Thoracic Electrical Bioimpedance Monitoring
Thoracic Electrical Bioimpedance Monitoring A noninvasive alternative for tracking hemodynamic status, thoracic electrical bioimpedance monitoring, also known as impedance cardiography, provides information about a patient’s cardiac index, preload, afterload, contractibility,…
Thoracentesis, Assisting
Thoracentesis, Assisting Thoracentesis involves aspiration of fluid or air from the pleural space. It relieves pulmonary compression and respiratory distress by removing accumulated air or fluid that results from injury…
Therapeutic Bath
Therapeutic Bath Also referred to as balneotherapy, the therapeutic bath combines water and additives to soothe and relax the patient, relieve fatigue and sore muscles and joints, clean the skin,…
Temperature Assessment
Temperature Assessment Body temperature represents the balance between heat produced by metabolism, muscular activity, and other factors and heat lost through the skin, lungs, and body wastes. A stable temperature…
Synchronized Cardioversion
Synchronized Cardioversion Used to treat tachyarrhythmias, synchronized cardioversion delivers an electrical charge to the myocardium at the peak of the R wave. This charge causes immediate depolarization, interrupting reentry circuits…
Swab Specimen Collection
Swab Specimen Collection Correct collection and handling of swab specimens helps laboratory staff members identify pathogens accurately with a minimum of contamination from normal bacterial flora. Collection methods vary depending…
